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Lawrence Man Gets Serious About Education at NECC
Carlos Rivera admits he was a less than serious student while attending Lawrence High School. The 2011 graduate enrolled at Northern Essex only because his family insisted that he…
Carlos Rivera admits he was a less than serious student while attending Lawrence High School. The 2011 graduate enrolled at Northern Essex only because his family insisted that he…
NECC First Step on Path to Engineering Degree
Nabil Saleh didn’t know what to expect when he first enrolled at Northern Essex. Raised in Lebanon, he moved to the U.S. two years ago with two things in mind: the goal of…
Nabil Saleh didn’t know what to expect when he first enrolled at Northern Essex. Raised in Lebanon, he moved to the U.S. two years ago with two things in mind: the goal of…
NECC Student Participates in NU Summer Program
One day, Northern Essex Community College student Rami Saleh would like his own start-up company where he will…
One day, Northern Essex Community College student Rami Saleh would like his own start-up company where he will…
NECC Builds Pathway to Career in Health Care for Lawrence Woman
Jenny Nunez, a married mother of four, always knew she wanted a career in the medical field, but after graduating from Lawrence High School in 2002, life got in the way of her…
Jenny Nunez, a married mother of four, always knew she wanted a career in the medical field, but after graduating from Lawrence High School in 2002, life got in the way of her…
Transferring is a “Positive” Experience for Art Student
When CJay DiPrima, co-founder of Stay Positive Apparel, transfers from NECC to Southern New Hampshire University this fall, he will take more than 80 college credits with him and a positive…
When CJay DiPrima, co-founder of Stay Positive Apparel, transfers from NECC to Southern New Hampshire University this fall, he will take more than 80 college credits with him and a positive…
Single Mom Juggles College with Work and Family
Managing full-time work with parenting two teen girls and an almost full-time college schedule isn’t easy, but Tina McNeil proves it can be done. A regional manager for Kohl’s department store and…
Managing full-time work with parenting two teen girls and an almost full-time college schedule isn’t easy, but Tina McNeil proves it can be done. A regional manager for Kohl’s department store and…
Georgetown Woman Thrives Thanks to Support Services
Once Laurine Faro learned about Northern Essex’s support services, she couldn’t imagine life without them. They were the academic lifeline she never knew she needed. The Georgetown resident had already lived…
Once Laurine Faro learned about Northern Essex’s support services, she couldn’t imagine life without them. They were the academic lifeline she never knew she needed. The Georgetown resident had already lived…
Internship and Scholarship Help Haverhill Man Succeed
Several years out of high school, Haverhill resident Matt Sibley wanted to change course. At the time he was working retail jobs while taking the occasional college class. “I realized…
Several years out of high school, Haverhill resident Matt Sibley wanted to change course. At the time he was working retail jobs while taking the occasional college class. “I realized…
Methuen Man to Represent Students on NECC Board of Trustees
Klinbert Garcia of Methuen has been elected the student representative to the Northern Essex Community College Board of Trustees. Born in the…
Spring 2016 Semester Dean’s List Announced
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 term. To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3…
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Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
Haverhill, MA (March 31, 2026) — Northern Essex Community College student journalists from the NECC Observer recently won three awards from The New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) in the college division of the Better Newspaper competition. Daniela Valdivia-Terres… Faculty & Staff »
NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
Washington, D.C.— The Northern Essex Community College's biannual alumni magazine recently earned recognition from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The Spring '25 edition of alumnecc, Finding the Helpers, was awarded a silver Pargaon in the magazine… Campus & Community »
Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
Haverhill, MA (April 3, 2026) — The Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) announced the graduation of 55 police officers from the MPTC-NECC Police Academy’s 8th Recruit Officer Class (ROC). The graduates completed over 20 weeks of intensive, standardized training in… Programs »
NECC Among Colleges Launching New Apprenticeship Degree Programs
Boston, MA (March 10, 2026) — Six Massachusetts community colleges are partnering with employers across the state to launch new apprenticeship degree programs that combine paid, on-the-job training with academic coursework—connecting students to high-growth careers while helping employers close critical… Events »
Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
Haverhill, MA (March 30, 2026) — Installation is complete on the newest exhibition in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace on the Haverhill Campus of Northern Essex Community College. Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains explores repurposing as both a creative practice and a way of thinking.… Most Viewed Stories
- NECC Alumni Magazine Wins National Award
- NECC Announces Plans for 2026 Commencement
- Student Journalists Win Three Regional Awards
- Now on Display: Repurposed—Beginning with What Remains
- Four NECC Alumni Among Police Academy Graduates
- The Clerc Center’s REAL Project Expands with New Regional Center at NECC to Strengthen Early Language Access
